Government
PRESS RELEASE UPDATE: Requests for Assistance and Volunteering
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 12:57pm
NORTHFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT David E. Bennett, Public Works Director
September 26, 2018
PRESS RELEASE - UPDATE
Requests for Assistance and Volunteering
The amount of tree damage across the City is extensive and there may still be many property owners still working to clear trees on their property. Northfield Shares and Rice County have many resources available to all county and city residents regardless of income or status.
The individuals and groups offering assistance are eager to help; please do not hesitate to request assistance. Also, please check with neighbors and reach out to those you know to make sure storm recovery needs are being addressed.
Northfield Shares
PRESS RELEASE: Storm Damage and Community Cleanup Update
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 2:28pm
NORTHFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT David E. Bennett, Public Works Director
PRESS RELEASE - UPDATE
Disaster Cleanup
September 23, 2018
Dear Members of the Northfield Community,
Due to the volume of trees being disposed at the City Compost Site, the City will open Babcock Park Rodeo Grounds 700 Hwy. 3 South (by the Dog Park, north of Culvers) on Tuesday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m.
The City is currently focusing its effort in the southeast portion of the City where the most damage occurred. Click this link to see the progress of clearing trees. The map will be updated daily. https://bit.ly/2xFCVcW
Organized Cleanup from Private Property
PRESS RELEASE: Storm Damange Update
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 3:38pm
NORTHFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT David E. Bennett, Public Works Director
PRESS RELEASE - UPDATE
Disaster Cleanup
September 21, 2018
PRESS RELEASE: September 20, 2018 Storm Damage
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 7:06am
September 20, 2018
Northfield MN - The City of Northfield crews are cleaning up debris after this evening's storm.
Call (507) 645-3045 for non-emergency issues.
Your safety is our concern. For everyone's safety and so first responders can do their job, we are asking the public please do not travel to storm damaged areas. Only call 911 if it is an emergency so that the line may remain open for those in need. Law enforcement and emergency responders are out assisting as needed.
Power outages are reported.
No injuries.
We will continue to keep you updated as we assess the damages.
Thank you
PRESS RELEASE UPDATE: Rising River Levels - Flood Prone Property Preparedness
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 6:24pm
Division Street and Seventh Street Reconstruction, Washington Street Mill and Overlay, and Various Parking Lot Rehabilitations
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 12:34pm
Washington Street Mill and Overlay and Various Parking Lot Rehabilitations on Monday September 10, 2018. Stage 3 includes Washington Street from Second Street to Woodley Street, the Fifth and Washington Street parking lot, the Grand Event Center parking lot, and the Third Street parking lot. (See attached map)
Phase 1 will include Washington Street from Fifth Street to Seventh Street, and the Fifth Street
and Washington Street parking lot. This area will be closed to thru traffic beginning on Monday
Division Street and Seventh Street Reconstruction, Washington Street Mill and Overlay, and Various Parking Lot Rehabilitations
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 9:47am
For Immediate Release:
City of Northfield American With Disabilities (ADA) Transition Plan
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 6:37am
For Immediate Release:
New Video! Update on Fire At Wastewater Treatment Plant
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 1:23pmJuly 18, 2018 - Mayor Pownell introduces Public Works Director and City Engineer Bennett’s presentation delivered to the public at the July 17 City Council meeting. It's an update after a fire in the biosolids building at the City of Northfield Wastewater Treatment Plant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2GelTtT7C0&feature=youtu.be
New Video! Update on Issues at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 5:47pmJuly 11, 2018 - Mayor Pownell introduces Public Works Director and City Engineer David Bennett’s presentation about issues at our wastewater treatment plant.
New Video! Mayor Pownell on Wastewater Treatment Plant
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Sat, 07/07/2018 - 7:26am
Follow this link to viiew Northfield Mayor Pownell on Wastewater Treatment Plant
Seeking Election Judges for City of Northfield
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 2:21pm
For Immediate Release
Friday, July 6, 2018
Contact: Deb Little, City Clerk
(507) 645-3001
Deb.Little@ci.northfield.mn.us
The City of Northfield is seeking interested individuals to serve as election judges for the Primary Election on August 14, 2018 and the General Election on November 6, 2018. Election judges administer election procedures in polling places and ensure that voters' rights are protected and respected on Election Day. Election judges receive pay for their services, unless they choose to serve as volunteers. By law, employers must give election judges time off from work to serve. In addition to serving on Election Day, judges must complete required training that will be approximately two hours in length. Election judges may serve all day (approximately 6 am – close) or a half day shift (6am – 2 pm or 2 pm – close).
City of Northfield Ending Advisory Warning Effective Immediately
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 11:11amFriday, July 6, 2018
Contact: David Bennett
City Public Works Director
(507) 645-3006
david.bennett@ci.northfield.mn.us
Northfield-12:00 p.m. Effective immediately, the City of Northfield is ending the advisory warning to the public to consider avoiding direct contact with the water on the Cannon River downstream of Northfield in Dakota County and Goodhue County as a result of a discharge of wastewater from the Northfield Wastewater Treatment Plant on the early morning of Tuesday, July 2, 2018.
Water quality test samples collected Wednesday, July 4 and again Thursday, July 5 show bacteria levels have decreased below recreational water quality levels.
For more information, contact City Public Work Director Dave Bennett at 507-645-3006 or david.bennett@ci.northfield.mn.us
Update: City of Northfield Extending Advisory Warning on Cannon River Recreational Use Following a Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 3:12pm
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Contact: David Bennett
City Public Works Director
(507) 645-3006
david.bennett@ci.northfield.mn.us
Northfield-The City is extending its advisory warning to the public to consider avoiding direct contact with the water on the Cannon River downstream of Northfield in Dakota County and Goodhue County through 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 6 as a result of a discharge of wastewater from the Northfield Wastewater Treatment Plant on the early morning of Tuesday, July 2, 2018.
Water quality test samples collected Wednesday, July 4, show bacteria levels have decreased below recreational water quality levels. The City is waiting on additional test results to confirm this trend and is anticipating the advisory will be lifted on Friday, July 6, 2018.
City of Northfield Provides Advisory Warning on Water Recreational Use on the Cannon River North of Northfield Following a Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 1:30pm
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Contact: David Bennett
City Public Works Director
(507) 645-3006
david.bennett@ci.northfield.mn.us
Northfield-The City is providing an advisory warning to the public to consider avoiding direct contact with the water on the Cannon River downstream of Northfield through 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 6th. The City has contacted governmental jurisdictions in Dakota County and Goodhue County that are downstream from Northfield who are determining if there are any public health notifications or restrictions that are appropriate. Designated City staff continue to communicate with these partners.
